85R10608 ALB-D
By: Hunter H.R. No. 443
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Many proud Texans are gathering in Austin on
February 21, 2017, to celebrate Texas A&M University--Corpus
Christi Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, The school traces its beginnings to 1947, when the
University of Corpus Christi was established; the institution
became a part of The Texas A&M University System in 1989; and
WHEREAS, Today, the university serves more than 12,000
students; it offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in
the Colleges of Business, Education and Human Development, Liberal
Arts, Nursing and Health Sciences, and Science and Engineering; and
WHEREAS, Home to world-class centers and institutes
conducting autonomous research focused on the Gulf of Mexico, the
university continues to bring new programs and initiatives to the
campus, including a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, a
Ph.D. in geospatial computing science, and a doctorate in nursing
practice; and
WHEREAS, Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi is one of the
foremost institutions of higher education in the state, and it is
truly fitting that a day be set aside to recognize its many
contributions to the growth and prosperity of the Lone Star State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 21, 2017, as Texas A&M
University--Corpus Christi Day at the State Capitol and commend the
university's administration, faculty, and staff on their
commitment to fostering excellence in education; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the university as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.